Our Speaker
Teresa A. (Terri) Dolan, DDS, MPH
Chief Dental Officer, Overjet
Dentisafe Premium Water Testing Symposium
Compliance Matters: Prioritizing Safety in Dentistry
Discover the critical link between compliance and safety in dental practices, with practical tools to protect both patients and team members.
Session 1: Compliance Matters – Prioritizing Safety in Dentistry
Speaker: Angela Simmons
Description:
Angela Simmons explored the important connection between compliance and safety in dental practices. Her presentation offered practical applications of regulatory frameworks, guidelines, and industry best practices designed to ensure the safest dental visit for both patients and employees.
Session 2: Deep Dive into Dental Unit Waterlines
Speaker: Landon Hilliard
Description:
This session examined how dental unit waterlines can become contaminated, methods for properly testing and monitoring water quality, and best practices to maintain safe, compliant systems in clinical practice.
Session 3: The Dental Board & Sterilization and Infection Control Investigations
Speaker: Sean Kurdys
Description:
Sean Kurdys provided an inside look at the Dental Board’s responsibilities – protecting the public, licensing dental professionals, and enforcing the Dental Practice Act. The session covered the investigative process, with an emphasis on infection control cases, and included real-world case examples illustrating what happens when compliance issues are identified.
